Frank Rittner SustainableAlternatives (SANet)

1. THE UNEP-GEF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER NETWORKS:AN INTEGRATED SUPPORT SYSTEM for Technology Transfer Practitioners Frank Rittner http://www.SustainableAlternatives.net (SANet) “Connecting people, information & markets to protect the environment”

2. Background:Global Environment Facility • Intergovernmental Mechanism of World Bank, UN-Development Program and UN-Environment Program • Finances incremental implementation costs of MEA in recipient countries, • Facilitates removal of barriers for clean technology transfer, and is involved in pioneering technology transfer transactions across economic sectors, • SANet augments project activities by offering support for dissemination & replication of successful GEF technology transfer cases

3. Background UNEP • Extensive experience in providing information for decision making • Ozone Clearing House first major technology information system in the UN • Several sector specific systems have meanwhile been added: MAESTRO, ESTIS, EMERALD • SANet build on these structures, integrates, reinforces and extends them

4. SANet Objective To develop a cross-cutting communication mechanism, and related information infrastructures that can help to address the knowledge management and dissemination needs of TT practitioners whose work affects the implementation of the different MEAs

5. UNEP Lessons • Information only starting point: Interaction of People is what makes a difference, • Clear communication strategy and target group are instrumental for success, • Technical Solutions are only half the story - viability is key across all sectors, • Environment is not the primary driver of TT, but contributions economic goals

6. Target Group: Practitioners • Engineers are those most frequently involved in technology transfer, • SANet is being developed in a strategic partnership with World Federation of Engineering Organization (WFEO), and the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC), which is registered for WSSD • Local technology transfer practitioners are the primary know-how providers, users, and beneficiaries: “from practitioners for practitioners”

7. Result of cross cutting barrier review undertaken with WFEO and FIDC: Key constraint to clean technology transfer & replication across economic sectors and MEA are viability concerns.

8. Mission: To assist public and private sector partners in turning environmental benefits into competitive advantage. 330.00 280.00 230.00 180.00 130.00 80.00 12/93 6/94 12/94 6/95 12/95 6/96 12/96 6/97 12/97 6/98 12/98 6/99 12/99 6/00 12/00 6/01 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index Dow Jones Global Index (USD, Price Index)

9. Focus: Know-how to establish Sustainability In particular closure of cross cutting info gaps: • Sources required to identify clean TT solutions with viability prospects • Planning/Simulation tools to assess viability • Oversight on conducive policies • Specialists with proven expertise • Incentives for exploration of cleaner “win-win” alternatives

10. Clearinghouse Directories: I • A guide to national regulations and other successful policies designed to facilitate technology transfer, and to attract investments in sustainable solutions across MEA. No such resource was found, neither for developed nor for developing countries

11. Clearinghouse Directories II: Guided introduction of technology databases and resources according to relevance for TT decision making in sectors across MEA, (clearinghouse of clearinghouses) e.g.: MAESTRO, EMERALD, ESTIS, • WOCAT, • CAI Transport Technology Infopool • Greentie, Caddett, • Worldwide Overview on Renewable Energy(WIRE) • CC-Clear

12. Clearinghouse Directories: III A guide to TT feasibility assessment tools that help to determine viability prospects, and related training e.g. • COMFAR (UNIDO): Agrifood/Forestry, Manufacturing, Utility sectors, Mining • FORUM Z (BAUM-GTZ): Integrated Waste Mgmt. • RETSCREEN (NRCAN): RET • VIPOR (NREL): Sustainable Rural SANet does not only provide guided access, it also helps to improve and customize.

13. Clearinghouse Directories IV: • Guide to available commercial and public financing sources for clean TT, e.g. Directory of Sustainable Investment Funds of UNEP, • Guide to relevant market information, e.g. GreenTradeNet, Natsource, Sustainable Asset Management (SAM)

14. Clearinghouse Directories V: • Directory of specialists with proven expertise in establishing the viability of specific technology transfer solutions.(no such resource was found) • Directory of successful technology transfer cases that demonstrate viable investments in clean technologies.(No comprehensive resource was found) • Automated Expert Matchmaking

15. Routines to assure clearinghouse accuracy, actuality and comprehensiveness · continuous screening of the Internet • selection, ranking, and verifying credibility of most valuable sites and tools according to relevance for decision making • guided introduction especially formulated for engineers involved in Technology Transfer • identification of content gaps, • development and implementation of strategies to close these gaps through upgrading and expansion of existing partner services • gradual outsourcing of the management of specific content areas to assure continuous upgrading & long term sustainability.

16. Support Facility • Co-financing for incremental feasibility work to validate win-win solutions(seamless online application) • Support of targeted training according to opportunities to influence TT towards cleaner solutionsManagement Partner: UNOPS

17. The Heart of SANet:An on-line support desk connecting relevant information, experts and markets Guidanceon InformationClearinghouses Facilitation of Technology Transfer Partnerships Expert NetworkDirectory of Specialists with proven “win-win”expertise Support Desk Co-financing for TT Feasibility Studies Expert Matchmaking(Automated or individual)

18. Support Along Critical Technology Transfer Steps On-line Support & Training Desk Pre- selection of viablechoices Pre-feasibility work Exploration of technical options FeasibilityAssess-ment STEP Due Diligence Trans-action Technology, Clearing-houses Win-win case directoryPolicy directory Planning & Training Tools Expert Network,Financing source guide, Co-financing for feasibility work Technology TransferPartnerships SERVICE

19. Outreach & Communication Strategy: Use of existing channels • Engineering networks (WFEO, FIDIC) • National WFEO bodies are focal points and proposed cross-cutting TT facilitation centers • National Cleaner Production Centers • Regional TT Centers, such as APCTT • Use of their newsletters, email distribution lists, training seminars, congresses, web-pages etc.

20. On-line Partners • Portal & database design and management: UNEP’s Center of Excellence in Information Management GRID Arendal • Content Area Development:Seven Partnerships according record of excellence in specific sectors

21. Technology Transfer Partnerships • SANet facilitates targeted dialogues between practitioners who offer “win-win” experience and those who can benefit from this experience in preparing specific TT decisions. Partners: WFEO, FIDIC • SANet also facilitates targeted exchange between public and private sector partners who share mutual interests in developing specific clean technology markets. Partner: GBPC

22. Scope:Key factors that influence technology transfer. Key sectors that affect the global environment. E N G I N E E R I N G BUSINESS PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION P O L I C Y M A K I N G Manufacturing Construction Textile Mass Transport Individual Transport Commodity Transport Industry Sectors Transport Sectors Utility Sectors Eco-system Management Waters Waste Energy Forestry Agriculture Conser-vation INVESTMENT FINANCING & RISK MANAGEMENT

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